There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Monticello by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 39m$77–116Drive 121.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Monticellocar 121.3 mi
2h 34m$23–32Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 24m$45–63Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 31m$79–350Train via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
7h 7m$89–138
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Monticello is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Monticello is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital via W Main St at The Flats and Downtown Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Monticello is 124 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Monticello without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Silver Spring to Monticello, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Monticello is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Monticello, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Silver Spring to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Monticello is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Silver Spring to Monticello.
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